Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka. Steeped in history, it is home to vast dagobas, sacred Bodhi trees and intricate stone carvings. Pilgrims flock to worship at Sri Maha Bodhi, a tree grown from a cutting of the Buddha’s enlightenment tree. Cycling through the sprawling ruins offers a magical way to experience its grandeur. Anuradhapura is a living museum of the island’s spiritual and architectural legacy.